How different is NSW International Education Awards from NSW International Student Awards? 

The NSW International Education Awards has been previously known as the NSW International Student Awards. The change reflects and celebrates the outstanding work of international students, education providers and key stakeholders across the NSW international education sector.

For international students

I am an international student in NSW. How can I be nominated or how can I nominate another international student?

International students in NSW must be nominated by your education institution. If you are an international student who has contributed to the community and would like to be considered for special recognition, approach your education provider to nominate you for the NSW International Student of the Year Award (in one of the four categories). If you would like to nominate another international student studying in NSW that has greatly contributed to the community, contact their education provider to nominate them.

I am an international student in NSW and wish to nominate an international student for the Awards – but who should I approach at my education institution?

Education providers nominate their students. If you are unsure which staff member you should speak to, start with talking to your lecturer/teacher or student support staff. Show them the information online about the Awards and they should be able to tell you who can help you with the nomination. If staff at your education institution have questions about the nomination process, they can contact Study NSW (study.nsw@investment.nsw.gov.au).

I am an international student in NSW. How can I nominate my education provider?

If your education provider has run excellent initiatives to connect international students to the wider community, please encourage them to nominate for the International Education Engagement Award (Education Provider). Please discuss this with the initiative lead/administrator you believe should be nominated. They can self-nominate, and you can provide an endorsement as part of the nomination. If your education institution has questions about the nomination process, they can contact Study NSW.

I am an international student in NSW. How can I nominate a business or community group that I believe deserves an award?

If you know a business or community organisation who has run initiatives to connect international students to the wider community, encourage them to nominate for the International Education Engagement Award (Business and Community Organisation). Please talk to your contact person at the business or community organisation you would like to nominate. They can self-nominate, and you can provide a recommendation. If they have questions about the nomination process, they can contact Study NSW.

I am an international student in NSW. How can I nominate an individual for the Outstanding Contributions to the International Education Sector Award?

If you know an individual who has made a significant or ongoing contribution to the international education sector in NSW, you can contact a NSW organisation who can submit a nomination on their behalf. Please ensure that the nominator has contacted them to let them know they will be nominating them.

For education institutions

I am an education provider in NSW. How can I nominate one of our students for the NSW International Student of the Year Award?

You can nominate up to three students per category that have gone above and beyond in contributing to the community. The education provider needs to submit the nomination, students cannot self-nominate. Please Contact Study NSW if you have any questions about the nomination process.

I am an education provider in NSW. How can I nominate one of our programs?

Self-nominations are accepted for the NSW International Education Engagement Awards category (Education Providers). If you have run a program from July 2022 to June 2023, please nominate your program or initiative for the NSW International Education Engagement Award (Education Providers). You can also nominate a partner education institution for this award category.

I am an education provider in NSW. How can I nominate a program of a partner business/community organisation?

You can nominate a business or organisation who has run initiatives to connect international students to the wider community. You can nominate on behalf of a business/ organisation, please let them know you are nominating them.

I am an education provider in NSW. How can I nominate an individual for the Outstanding Contributions to the International Education Sector Award?

If you know an individual who has made a significant or ongoing contribution to the international education sector in NSW, you can submit a nomination on behalf of your organisation. Please ensure that you have contacted the nominee to let them know you will be nominating them.

For business and community organisations

I am a business/community organisation in NSW. How can I nominate one of our programs?

We encourage you to self-nominate for the NSW International Education Engagement Awards Category. If you are a business or organisation and you have worked on programs or initiatives that connects international students closer to the NSW community from July 2022 to June 2023, please nominate your program or initiative for the NSW International Education Engagement Award (Business and Community Organisation).

I am a business or community organisation in NSW. How can I nominate an international student for the NSW International Student of the Year award?

If you want to nominate an international student, you can contact their education provider to nominate them. All nominations for the NSW International Student of the Year award need to be submitted by the student's education institution. Please note the student needs to be informed that they will be nominated for this award.

I work at a business or community organisation in NSW. How can I nominate an individual for the Outstanding Contributions to the International Education Sector Award?

If you know an individual who has made a significant or ongoing contribution to the international education sector in NSW, you can submit a nomination on behalf of your organisation. Please ensure you have contacted them to let them know you will be nominating them.

For professionals  

I am a professional who has made an Outstanding Contributions to the International Education Sector. How can I be nominated for this? 

You cannot self-nominate for Outstanding Contributions to the International Education Sector. A NSW organisation will need to nominate you on your behalf.

I am a professional who would like to nominate an international student. How can I nominate a student for the NSW International Student of the Year Award?

If you want to nominate an international student, you can contact their education provider to nominate them. All nominations for the NSW International Student of the Year award need to be submitted by the student's education institution. Please note the student needs to be informed that they will be nominated for this award.

I am a professional in NSW. How can I nominate a NSW education provider?

If you know of an education provider that has run excellent initiatives to connect international students to the wider community, please encourage them to nominate for the International Education Engagement Award (Education Provider). Please discuss this with the initiative lead/administrator you believe should be nominated. They can self-nominate, and you can provide an endorsement as part of the nomination. If your education institution has questions about the nomination process, they can contact Study NSW.

I am a professional in NSW. How can I nominate a business or community group that I believe deserves an award?

If you know a business or community organisation who has run initiatives to connect international students to the wider community, encourage them to nominate for the International Education Engagement Award (Business and Community Organisations). Please talk to your contact person at the business or community organisation you would like to nominate. They can self-nominate, and you can provide a recommendation. If they have questions about the nomination process, they can contact Study NSW.

Nomination process and timing

When do nominations open and close?

Nominations are open now so complete and submit the online form any time before 12PM, Monday 21 August 2023. Try not to wait till the last minute to submit the nomination!

I am trying to submit a nomination online but it's not working – what do I do?

Email study.nsw@investment.nsw.gov.au and we will be in contact to resolve your issues.

How long will it take before I hear back about your nomination?

Nominations close on Monday 21 August 2023. Nominations will then be assessed by the Awards Panel. After this, referee checks will be done by Study NSW in August. Finalists will be announced in October.

How will references be checked?

Study NSW will conduct reference checks. Please make sure you have advised your referee that they will be contacted and you provide their current contact details.

When will I know if a nomination is successful? Will I be notified?

If your nomination is successful, this means you are a finalist to the 2023 NSW International Education Awards. Study NSW will contact all successful nominees by phone and/or email. For the NSW International Student of the Year Awards, we will contact your nominator (at your education institution) and will ask them to be in touch with their nominated international student. For the NSW International Education Engagement Award Study NSW will contact the nominee directly.

How many finalists are selected per category?

There are typically three finalists per category. However, there could be more or less, depending on the number of nominations and on the decision of the Awards Panel.

If I am a finalist, what happens then?

Study NSW will first ring you to let you know the good news. We will then send you an email with all information you need to know about preparing for the awards ceremony. You can contact Study NSW at any time if you have any questions.

Awards ceremony

Where will the ceremony be held? If I am a finalist, do I need to attend the ceremony?

The ceremony details will be confirmed shortly. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be required to attend the ceremony on 1 November 2023.

I am a finalist – can I invite guests to the ceremony?

Yes, you will be able to invite guests to the ceremony. Details will be communicated to you upon announcement of finalists.